According to statements and reports from People’s Defense Forces across Myanmar, 13 members of the military council forces were killed on May 15 during various confrontations throughout the country. These casualties occurred during clashes in different states and regions, with the information being documented by local resistance forces. However, it should be noted that these casualty figures have not yet been independently verified by free journalists and media organizations due to access restrictions and ongoing conflicts in these areas.
The daily reporting of military council casualties is primarily based on official statements and communications from local People’s Defense Forces operating in their respective regions. The current situation on the ground remains volatile with ongoing confrontations, making it challenging to definitively confirm the exact number of military council casualties. However, the reports from local resistance forces are based on their direct observations and documented evidence from the battlefield. These reports serve as crucial documentation of the ongoing conflict and the resistance against the military council’s oppression of civilians.
The systematic documentation of military council casualties is an important process for understanding the nature of the current conflict and recording the military council’s violence against civilians. It also reflects the military progress of the People’s Defense Forces fighting for democracy. However, it is essential to remember that the primary focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of civilian lives, properties, and their fundamental rights in the pursuit of genuine peace and the restoration of democracy. The ongoing documentation efforts by resistance forces contribute to maintaining transparency about the conflict while acknowledging the limitations in independently verifying all reported casualties due to the challenging circumstances on the ground.
